OEM eBike Technical Product Specialist

Company Description

The world is changing, and companies are looking to new solutions for last mile delivery and shared transportation.  Would you like to be part of that change?  Work firsthand with our original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as the ebike becomes a increasingly popular and a new important delivery vehicle.  Bike share, eCargo, delivery ebikes are pushing into the commercial application world and this role would be at the forefront.  Why are OEMs looking to Bosch for this commercial application?  Bosch eBike Systems is providing robust systems that are meeting or exceeding safety and regulatory needs..

Bosch eBike Systems provides a high-quality drive system for pedal-assist eBikes. The drive system is comprised of the drive unit, the rechargeable battery, the display and app. Today, more than 100 of the world's leading bicycle brands trust the modular product portfolio 'epowered by Bosch'. Bosch eBike Systems is a part of the international Bosch Group. Additional information is available online at http://www.bosch-eBike.us

Job Description

• You will work with our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners in the integration of Bosch eBike System components into their ebike product offerings.
• You will be involved in discussions with our OEM partners to understand their needs based upon their commercial, fleet, ecargo applications.
• You will work with our product and business development teams to gather and document OEM feedback for the commercial market and report it back to the product teams in headquarters.
• You will work on the creation of a technical information documents to share with our OEM partner.
  •  Understand what is needed for the commercial, fleet, ecargo application and how it differs from the standard consumer driven product
• You will work with regional based ebike regulations for speed, power output and requirements.
  • City are regulating the use of the ebike differently.  So speed and power outputs can be different from one city to the next.
  • This position will help with the Bosch eBike System meeting regional regulations.
  • Creation of ebike system programing files based upon these regional based requirements.
• Report information concerning the North America (NA) OEM landscape, product, and customer requirements.
  • North America influence on global market for last mile delivery topics.
  • Customer requirements including OEM product groups, Independent Bicycle Dealer (IBD) landscape, rider groups and regional needs.

Travel Expectations: Ability to travel both nationally and internationally. This will vary depending upon the season.  Can be as much as 50% during some months during peak product development cycles. Preferred location of this role to be within a 1-hour proximity to major airport. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience in the ebike/bicycle OEM industry
• 1+ years of experience with technical product development support from the ebike/bicycle OEM industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A technical or Bachelor's degree with a focus on engineering and project management.
• Communicative, team player and self-confident appearance even in front of an audience.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects during the bicycle model year with multiple OEMs.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Technical writing experience.
• Ability to visit OEM locations by vehicle (Bosch provided) and/or air travel.

Additional Information

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce – EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

About Bosch eBike Systems

Life is better on a bike—that’s why Bosch eBike Systems partners with the world’s best bicycle manufacturers to bring to market the most enjoyable, easy-to-use ride that’s good for your health and the environment. Founded in 1886 and based in Germany, Bosch technology is used in cell phones, cars, home appliances and, of course, eBikes. Known for its rich history of quality and sustainability, Bosch’s technology and expertise in electric motors, sensor technology, displays and lithium-ion has led it to become the leading provider of premium eBike drive systems worldwide.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.